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KS HB2028

KS HB2028
Reviving a law providing for discounted hunting and fishing licenses for persons who are 65 years of age or older; changing the amount charged for lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for children five and younger to $300 and for those children ages six to 15 to $400, prohibiting non-residents from hunting migratory waterfowl on public lands during the hunting season except on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays; raising certain hunting fees; and requiring the department of wildlife and parks to rep

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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
Dead
Vetoed
04/10/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning wildlife; relating to hunting and fishing and hunting and fishing licenses; requiring the Kansas department of wildlife and parks to offer discounted resident senior combination hunting and fishing passes to residents of this state who are 65 years of age or older; increasing the maximum age to qualify for Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses and removing the expiration date for such licenses; prohibiting nonresidents from hunting migratory waterfowl during certain times and places; increasing fees for migratory waterfowl stamps; amending K.S.A. 32-939 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 32-988 and 32-9,101 and repealing the existing sections; reviving and amending K.S.A. 32-9,100 and repealing the revived section; also repealing K.S.A. 32-9,100, as amended by section 64 of chapter 7 of the 2023 Session Laws of Kansas.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to hunting and fishing licenses and regulations in Kansas. It revives a law offering discounted hunting and fishing passes for residents 65 years and older, with the fee set at no more than 1/8 of a general lifetime combination license. The bill adjusts the pricing for Kansas kids lifetime combination hunting and fishing licenses, reducing the cost for children ages six through 15 to $400 (previously $500) and maintaining the $300 fee for children five and younger. Additionally, the bill introduces new restrictions for non-resident hunters of migratory waterfowl, prohibiting them from hunting on public lands during hunting season except on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. The legislation also increases certain hunting-related fees, such as modifications to mussel fishing license costs, and requires the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to provide reports on migratory waterfowl hunting to legislative committees in 2026 and 2027. These changes aim to adjust hunting and fishing regulations, provide more affordable licensing options for seniors and children, and potentially manage wildlife resources more effectively.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Federal and State Affairs (H)

Last Action

House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained (on 04/11/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2028/
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2028_enrolled.pdf
Analysis - Conference Committee Report Brief https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/ccrb_hb2028_03_032525.pdf
Conference Committee Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/ccr_2025_hb2028_s_2221.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2028_02_0000.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: {As Amended by Senate Committee of the Whole} https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2028_02_0000.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Owens) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2025_hb2028_s_2123.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Peck) https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fa_2025_hb2028_s_2126.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2028_01_0000.pdf
Senate Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2028_s_2038.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As Amended by Senate Committee https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2028_01_0000.pdf
Analysis - Supplemental Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/supp_note_hb2028_00_0000.pdf
House Committee on Federal and State Affairs Report https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/cr_2025_hb2028_h_1641.pdf
Fiscal Note - Ficsal Note: As introduced https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/fisc_note_hb2028_00_0000.pdf
BillText https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/hb2028_00_0000.pdf
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